Serving survivors throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD in complete confidentiality. If you were sexually abused as a Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Explorer, or Venturer — by a scoutmaster, assistant, volunteer, or another participant — you may be entitled to compensation from the BSA’s $2.46 billion survivors’ trust. Siddons Law Firm reviews BSA abuse claims. Call (610) 255-7500 in complete confidence.

Key Takeaways

  • Over 82,000 men have filed claims in the BSA bankruptcy. The $2.46 billion Survivors Trust is actively paying out.
  • Trust payouts are tiered by severity, timeframe, and evidence. Common awards range from $3,500 to $2.7 million+ per survivor.
  • BSA’s own “Ineligible Volunteer Files” (the “Perversion Files”) document decades of known abuse that was systematically concealed.
  • Claims also lie against local councils and chartering organizations (including churches) that supervised specific units.
  • Free, confidential review. No fee unless we recover.

Who May Qualify

  1. You were a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Explorer, Venturer, or other BSA program participant.
  2. You were sexually abused, harassed, or exploited by a person affiliated with the BSA (scoutmaster, assistant, troop volunteer, council staff, or another scout).
  3. You can document program participation (patches, photos, council records, parent’s memory, fellow-scouts’ corroboration).

Why Choose Our Firm

Siddons Law Firm represents BSA survivors throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD in complete confidence. We partner with national BSA trust counsel who have processed thousands of claims through the Survivors Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t remember exact dates or leaders’ names. Can I still file?

Yes. Partial memory is the norm. Photos, memorabilia, family recollections, and troop records fill in the gaps.

I thought the BSA bankruptcy closed the door. Is the Trust still accepting claims?

The Trust is still processing filed claims. New filings may still be possible depending on state lookback windows — call and we will assess.

I was abused by another scout, not an adult leader. Do I still have a claim?

Yes. Scout-on-scout abuse is a recognized category in the Trust, especially when the BSA or council failed to supervise.

Start Your BSA Case — Confidential

Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com. Serving PA, NJ, NY, and MD.